W hen I was a young man I ran away from home
I went to join the circus
Went to see the c otton candy w hirl
And make me lots of m oney on my o wn
For M olly oh my pr etty Molly
But she's w aiting all al one
S omeday soon I w ill ret urn t o he r
T hen I made the big time Bright lights show biz!
I'm r eally in the circus!
There's only o ne thing w rong;
I haven't saved a p enny o n my o wn
For M olly oh my pr etty Molly
But she's w riting every d ay
M olly unders tands so i t's o kay
R ide a windy box car
See a thousand children y oung and old
O h that grease paint smile
Can h ide your soul
H ere comes a carrousel
Guess which town it is
Fe el the thrill!
G rease paint covers everything
But wi nter's chill
I'm r eading Molly's letter
The ink is f ading
A nd the page is turning y ellow
L ong ag o I p romised Molly
Don't you know I
I will close my e yes and g o to her